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The Greatest Shortstops of All Time

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Updated July 1, 2020 57.6k votes 7.6k voters 97.3k views132 items

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This list of the greatest shortstops of all time includes some of the most iconic, best baseball players in Major League Baseball history. These MLB shortstops gave everything they had on the field and with their bats, to help their respective teams win games. Who do you believe is the greatest shortstop to ever play the game? Vote for the players you like the most, vote down any you don't think deserve the honor. Also, feel free to rerank this list - your order can affect the overall player order.Any list of the greatest shortstops to ever play the game should include the late, great Honus Wagner. The Flying Dutchman is one of the best to ever take the field, and his speed and hitting abilities are legendary. With a record eight batting titles, Wagner is not only one of the best shortstops, he's also one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. In terms of modern-era shortstops, names like Derek Jeter and Cal Ripken, Jr. come to mind almost instantly. Who gets a top 10 spot? That's for you to decide with your votes. And while you're at it, you might want to cast your vote for the greatest throwing arms of all time!

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Honus Wagner
Louisville Colonels, Pittsburgh Pirates
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America, Germany
Birthplace: Chartiers Township, Pennsylvania
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490
Arky Vaughan
Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers
Position: Shortstop
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399
Lou Boudreau
Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians
Position: Manager, Shortstop
Nationality: France, United States of America
Birthplace: Harvey, Illinois
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821
Pee Wee Reese
Los Angeles Dodgers, Brooklyn Dodgers
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Ekron, Kentucky, United States of America
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874
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Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates
Position: Manager, Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: California
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1,112
641
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: High Point, North Carolina
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900
Robin Yount
Milwaukee Brewers
Position: Outfielder, Center fielder, Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Danville, Illinois
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#160 of 708 The Best Hitters in Baseball History#51 of 174 The Greatest Center Fielders of All Time

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Ernie Banks
Chicago Cubs
Position: First baseman, Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States of America
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Cal Ripken, Jr.
Baltimore Orioles
Position: Shortstop, Third baseman
Nationality: United States of America,Germany
Birthplace: Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States of America
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698
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Luis Aparicio
Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Maracaibo, Venezuela
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Derek Jeter
New York Yankees
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pequannock, New Jersey
Bats: Right-handed
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Alan Trammell
Detroit Tigers
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Garden Grove, California, United States of America
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#18 of 158 The Best Detroit Tigers of All Time#7 of 9 The Best Arizona Diamondbacks Managers of All Time
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Ozzie Smith
San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
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945
695
Omar Vizquel
San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners
Position: Left fielder, Infielder, First baseman, Second baseman, Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
Bats: Ambidexterity
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825
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Phil Rizzuto
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Barry Larkin
Cincinnati Reds
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio
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248
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Francisco Lindor
Cleveland Indians
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Birthplace: Caguas, Puerto Rico
Bats: Switch
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596
489
Dave Concepción
Cincinnati Reds
Position: Shortstop
Birthplace: Ocumare de la Costa
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Joe Sewell
Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees
Position: Infielder, Shortstop
Birthplace: Alabama
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Johnny Pesky
Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers
Position: Shortstop, Third baseman
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
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859
Alex Rodriguez
Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners
Position: Shortstop, Third baseman
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Washington Heights, New York City, New York, United States of America
Bats: Right-handed
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Mark Belanger
Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Dick Groat
Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants
Position: Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
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Maury Wills
Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers
Position: Infielder, Shortstop
Nationality: United States of America
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
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Javier Báez
Chicago Cubs
Position: Shortstop, Second baseman
Nationality: Puerto Rico
Birthplace: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right

Javier Báez